Is it permissible to leave the bank account interest for the bank when it is deposited, without withdrawing it?
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If the savings account is in an Islamic bank that adheres to principles, there is no objection to opening it and benefiting from its profits. However, if the account is in a usurious bank, it is not permissible to open it, nor to take interest or benefit from it in any way, including using it to cover a deficit in the balance.
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